5 Written Questions

1. adj. in a position of power or superiority
2. v. to gather bit by bit
3. n. needless repetition of an idea in different words (e.g., "widow woman)
4. adj. conscientious and exact; having principle
5. v. to divide into two parts

5 Matching Questions

1. hamper
2. impasse
3. penchant
4. swagger
5. vignette

1. a adj. a strong liking
2. b v. to keep from moving or acting freely
3. c n. a small design or portrait; a brief scene (as from a move) or literary sketch
4. d v. to walk in an arrogant manner
5. e n. a dead-end

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. adj. suffering the loss of a loved one
   1. watershed
   2. bereaved
   3. verbose
   4. barb
2. n. a measurable value; a standard for judging
   1. criterion
   2. esoteric
   3. diatribe
   4. fetter
3. n. a perplexing, usu. ambiguous puzzle
   1. enigma
   2. renown
   3. emit
   4. epigram
4. n. a public declaration of principles, oft. political
   1. manifesto
   2. gainsay
   3. eminent
   4. gait
5. adj. anxious or agitated
   1. distraught
   2. contravene
   3. detract
   4. tirade

5 True/False Questions

1. nefarious → adj. wordy

   True        False

2. diatribe → v. to take away a desirable part; to diminish

   True        False

3. vex → v. to disturb; to distress

   True        False

4. appropriate → v. to set apart for a specific use; to take possession of, oft. without permission

   True        False

5. recant → adj. a strong liking

   True        False